Summary:
In zip code 78064, covering the Pleasanton area, there are two high schools serving grades 9-12 under the Pleasanton Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked in the 27th percentile statewide.
Pleasanton High School is the area's primary comprehensive high school, enrolling 978 students and boasting a strong 96.1% graduation rate with a very low 0.8% dropout rate. It has shown a consistent upward trend in its state ranking over the past three years, moving from the 41st to the 47th percentile. In contrast, the Pleasanton Independent School District (Isd) School Of Choice is a much smaller alternative school with only 11 students, serving grades 10-12. It has a significantly lower graduation rate of 78.6% and a higher dropout rate of 4.2%, which is typical for a school designed to support at-risk students who may not succeed in a traditional setting. The School of Choice also serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (72.73%) compared to Pleasanton High School (55.01%).
Academically, Pleasanton High School shows clear strengths and weaknesses. It performs relatively well in U.S. History (70.09% proficient) and Biology (65.22%), but struggles significantly in Algebra I, where only 26.55% of students were proficient—far below the state average of 54.03%. An interesting finding is the spending paradox: the School of Choice spends $3,485 less per student ($9,419) than Pleasanton High School ($12,904), despite serving a higher-need population. This could be due to economies of scale at the larger school. Overall, Pleasanton High School is the standout institution in the area, showing a positive trajectory and strong graduation outcomes, while the School of Choice fulfills a specialized role for a small group of students.
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